The 10 big takeaways from Newcastle United Carbao Cup final ticket announcement you need to know
It’s all hands to the pump for Newcastle United fans today as supporters get their heads around the ticketing news.
Newcastle United has confirmed how tickets will be sold to fans ahead of the Carabao Cup final against Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, February 26.
Eddie Howe's side booked their place at Wembley with a 2-1 win over Southampton at St. James' Park on Tuesday night. It will be the club's first trip to Wembley since 2000 and a chance to win the first piece of major silverware since 1955.
Erik ten Hag's Manchester United will await Newcastle at the heralded Wembley Stadium, with a newly revitalised Red Devils side no doubt proving a tricky task for Howe's in-form Magpies.
With many lifelong Newcastle fans even struggling to score a ticket to watch the side play at home this season - over 34,000 fans were still waiting in an online queue for Carabao Cup semi-final tickets when they sold out - the club's allocation of final tickets will be gold dust on Tyneside.
As Newcastle United confirms how the Carabao Cup tickets will be rolled out, NewcastleWorld looks at the 10 major takeaways for fans.
1. Newcastle United allocation
Newcastle United have been allocated 32,761 tickets for the West End of Wembley Stadium. That is the equivalent of 63% the capacity of St. James’ Park.
2. Ticket pricing
There are five different price categories for the Wembley tickets. The cheapest is Category 5 which is £40 for adults, £30 for young adults and £20 for concessions. Category 1 is the most expensive at £100, £75 and £50.
3. Check registered email details
The club has asked fans to ensure their contact details on their account are correct. Eligible supporters will be contacted by email when they can buy tickets and directed to the club’s site.
4. Priority periods
This is where things can get a little complicated with seven different ticketing periods for Newcastle fans, as well as possible ballots. These are all listed on nufc.co.uk and currently the lowest level of purchase history needed is, ‘Supporters with a previous purchase history that have attended at least one home Carabao Cup match during the 2022/23 campaign’.